Donald Trump loves a good photo opportunity, and with being in the limelight as long as he has, well, there have been plenty of moments caught on camera — and many of them very damning. And over the last few years, more private moments have been released following the publication of explicit tell-all books written by those who were once close to him and his family. The Trump brood is a big one: Trump shares three kids with first ex-wife Ivana Trump (Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, and Ivanka Trump), daughter Tiffany Trump with second ex-wife Marla Maples, and Barron Trump with current wife Melania Trump.
Members of the Trump family all have different relationships with one another, sometimes they are on good terms, and sometimes they get into big fights. Also, Donald’s kids all have their own relationship with their father. “We’ve all made peace with the fact that we will never be able to achieve any level of autonomy,” daughter Ivanka said. “No matter how different a career path we choose from our parents, people will always say we wouldn’t have gotten there if it hadn’t been for our name.”
As a dad, Donald has said that having children has been tough. “Much tougher than people think,” he said. “You’ve probably figured out my children really like me, love me, a lot. It’s hard when somebody walks into the living room of Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach and this is supposed to be, like, a normal life. But they’re very grounded and very solid. The hardest thing for me about raising kids has been finding the time. I know friends who leave their business so they can spend more time with their children, and I say, ‘Gimme a break!’ My children could not love me more if I spent fifteen times more time with them.”
Despite Trump’s busy schedule, he’s spent quite of bit of time with his family, as documented in these family photos.
A version of this story was originally published in 2020.
Ivana Becomes a U.S. Citizen
Donald Trump and then-wife Ivana pose outside the Federal Courthouse after she was sworn in as a United States citizen in May 1988.
Father-Daughter Fashion Week
Donald Trump and Ivanka at the Zang Toi 1999 Fall Collection show in February 1999.
Hotel Launch Press Conference
Donald, Ivanka, Eric, and Donald Jr. at the press conference to announce the launch of the SOHO Hotel in 2007 in New York.
Donald Trump and Ivana Host Vice President George HW Bush
Donald Trump and Ivana host a campaign fundraiser for Vice President George HW Bush in 1988.
Met Gala Glam
Donald and Melania Trump attend the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute gala.
Ivana’s 50th Birthday
Ivana is seen with daughter Ivanka at Ivana’s birthday party in 1999.
‘Celebrity Apprentice’ Season Finale
Donald brought wife Melania and their son to the season finale for the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ in 2015.
Melania Supporting Vogue
Melania Trump in attendance as Vogue unveils Marchesa designs for NFL Apparel.
Tiffany Trump With Mom Marla Maples
Donald’s younger daughter, Tiffany Trump, out at a swanky West London eatery with mom Marla Maples.
Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort
Donald Trump waves to the staff at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort before the start of the grand opening ceremonies in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1990.
Trump attended the gala with his mother, Mary, father, Fred, and sister, Maryanne Trump Barry, and Donald’s brother Robert Trump and his wife Blaine.
Donald Trump’s 33rd Birthday Party
Donald’s parents Fred and Mary Trump attend their son’s birthday party at Le Club in 1979.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Ceremony
Donald Trump Jr., Donald, Melania, and their son Baron Trump at the induction ceremony for Donald’s star on the Hollywood walk of fame.
3rd Annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash
Melania and Barron Trump attend the 3rd annual Baby Buggy Bedtime Bash at Central Park’s Wollman Rink in New York City.
Fashion Group International’s 22nd Annual Night of Stars
Ivanka poses with her brother Donald Trump Jr., and Vanessa Haydon at the Fashion Group International’s 22nd Annual Night of Stars.
Opening of Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point
Donald, Eric, Ivanka, Donald Trump Jr. attend the opening of Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point.
Red Carpet Moment
Marla Maples poses with daughter Tiffany at The World Magic Awards.
New York City Ballet Spring Gala
Donald Trump and Ivana Trump attend an event at the New York State Theater in New York City on June 1979.
US Open 2006
Donald Trump seen walking with Melania and their newborn Barron at the US Open.
2106 Election Night Event
Donald, Barron, Melania, Ivanka and husband Jared Kushner, Tiffany Trump, and Vanessa Trump all attend Donald’s election night event.
Town Hall on NBC
The family arrives in support of Donald’s Town Hall on Today in 2016.
58th Presidential Inauguration
Federal judge Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald’s sister seen at the 58th Presidential Inauguration parade in Washington.
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